Constance La France Poet Sijo

Baby Angels

 
There are two little angels in heaven that wait for me,
and in this earthly realm, I bring white roses to their tomb and weep;
in my last gasp-  my angels will come fluttering to me.

I remember each death, each baby I had to bury,
bowing my head I hummed a lullaby that echoed in the trees;
floating among the headstones and solemn statues weeping.

I was broken and shattered and thought my life was hopeless,
and was so empty and my heart was heavy with grief and with tears;
in my last gasp-  my angels will come fluttering to me.

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December 31, 2015


Poetry/Sijo/Baby Angels
Copyright Protected, ID 12-740-255-31
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Angels 
sponsor, Nayda Ivette Negron, Judged /2016

First Place


Submitted to the Standard contest, Your Best Sijo
sponsor, William Kekaula, Judged 10/13/2021

First Place

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Sara Kendrick October 15, 2021 at 1:48 PM I have read your winner and see its good qualities. Way to go in the contest. Congrats. Sara Constance La France October 15, 2021 at 2:05 PM Sara, thanks for the compliment and congrats ~ love and serenity _Constance

William Kelii Kekaula October 13, 2021 at 11:19 PM A poignant piece, Constance, the depth of which is immeasurable, yet, its intensity is far-reaching. Heart-wrenching that time's healing energy will be realized, my friend! Blessings, Aloha! Constance La France October 14, 2021 at 8:51 AM William, thank you so much for the contest and my wonderful placement and for the lovely compliment and comment ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Christuraj Alex October 13, 2021 at 11:14 PM Great work like your other works. How nice a feeling it is that angels are watching over us! Congratulations! Constance La France October 14, 2021 at 8:52 AM Christuraj, thank you for the compliment, comment and congratulations ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Andrew Crisci January 8, 2016 at 5:36 PM Congratulations on your fabulous poem. You have a gentle heart and those angels will be watching over you, Broken Wings. I feel an earthly sadness in your words but also a spiritual longing. Best Wishes. Hugs, Andrew. Constance La France January 8, 2016 at 8:25 PM Andrew, thanks for visiting and for the fabulous, yes, I do have an earthly sadness, that is so true ~

Teddy Kimathi January 6, 2016 at 2:40 AM A very sad piece. I hope it's fiction. Well, congrats for your placement in the contest, Broken Wings! ;-) Constance La France January 6, 2016 at 3:13 AM Teddy thanks for the congrats, sadly it is not fiction ~

Poet Destroyer A January 6, 2016 at 12:43 AM Broken, Congratulations on your win. LINDA Constance La France January 6, 2016 at 1:00 AM Thank you Linda

Skat A January 3, 2016 at 11:26 PM BROKEN, Congratulations on your "Angel" win. **SKAT** Constance La France January 4, 2016 at 9:18 AM Skat, thanks for the congratulations

Duke Beaufort January 3, 2016 at 3:56 PM I am so sorry for the pain you have to endure. But it must be. There is no explanation. The way you think about it is beautiful. What a beautiful heart you have! Constance La France January 4, 2016 at 9:19 AM Duke, thanks for the visit, the nice comment and the beautiful ~

Pashang Salehi January 3, 2016 at 11:38 AM I know the feeling.... Congratulations Constance La France January 4, 2016 at 9:20 AM Pashang, something we share, and thanks for the congratulations ~

Beautiful Scars January 2, 2016 at 4:56 PM This is so special Broken Wings..thank you for sharing your intimate emotions on such a difficult subject..God bless lovely lady...-luloo Constance La France January 3, 2016 at 1:34 AM Thanks for visiting Laura and your compassionate comment, oh why does life have to be so cruel, I am forever shattered inside ~

Jean Mcloughlin January 2, 2016 at 2:21 PM Thank you for sharing your two little angels with us. Beautiful poem! Love from Jean Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 2:36 PM Jean thanks for visiting my poem appreciated and thanks for the beautiful

Joyce Johnson January 2, 2016 at 1:36 PM I am sad fo your loss. Love, J Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 1:58 PM Thank you so much Joyce for your compassion

Hansteven Selfa January 2, 2016 at 5:42 AM Congratulations on your placement! Well-deserved win! :) Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 7:38 AM Hans, thanks so much for visiting my poem with congratulations and the compliment, appreciate ~

Balveen Cheema January 1, 2016 at 11:41 PM Constance,please...... Congrats on your win! Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 2:56 AM Balveen, thanks so much for the congrats, appreciate your compassion ~

Michael Tor January 1, 2016 at 9:54 PM Heartfelt write Constance. Congratulations on your win! Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 2:56 AM Michael, thanks for visiting and the congratulations, appreciate ~

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores January 1, 2016 at 8:30 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Constance. Constance La France January 2, 2016 at 2:55 AM Nayda, thank you so much for my placement in your contest, I am honored ~

White Sage December 31, 2015 at 5:06 PM beautiful and touching Constance La France December 31, 2015 at 10:30 PM Sage, thanks for the beautiful, I love that word ~ White Sage December 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM and HNY